Vatican. A Pius Xi Benemerenti Jubilee Redemption Medal (1922-1939) certificate_of_authenticity 1913 in Berlin

1913 in Berlin

maker’s mark “LGB” and "STERLING" on reverse

“Paddy” Barthropp

Six pebble grain cap buttons run vertically along the opening of the tunic

and occasionally far beyond

Vatican. A Pius Xi Benemerenti Jubilee Redemption Medal (1922-1939) certificate_of_authenticity 1913 in BerlinIn silver, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Pope Pius XI, inscribed "PIVS XI" to the left and "P M A XIII" to the right of the bust, and marked "800" (silver), reverse illustrating a Christian cross with the inscription "BENEMERENTI" across it, surrounded by the inscription "ANNO JVBILAEI HVMANAE REDEMPTIONIS" and engraver marked "JOHNSON", measuring 36 mm in diameter, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine.